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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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